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A bearded man in a saffron-orange robe and draped orange shawl stands in front of an ornate golden shrine. He wears a crown-like headpiece with a crescent, a long rudraksha-style mala and a large ceremonial gold pendant, and a gold waist band. He raises one hand in greeting. Behind him, glittering gold and jewelled deity murtis and a tall silver trident stand against a gilded arch, with a lit oil lamp in the lower right corner.

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A man stands at the centre of an ornate golden shrine-like setting decorated with jewelled arches and sculpted figures. He wears a rust-brown robe with a gold-trimmed shawl, layered beaded necklaces with a large ornamental pendant, and a gold belt. A trident with a twisted silver shaft stands to his left, and a jewelled bell hangs on the right. He raises one hand in greeting, with a red tilak on his forehead and a small crown-like ornament on his head. Warm lamp light and haze surround the scene, with oil lamps visible at the lower edge. The background shows glittering golden decorations and a large embellished throne-like structure.2017-04-30 +2 copiesA photograph of a man standing centrally on a stage in front of an ornate gold arch decorated with jewelled panels, glowing sculptural figures and a silver trident on the left. He wears a rust-orange shawl over a saffron-brown robe, multiple gold and beaded necklaces, a gold waist belt and gold bangles, with a tilak on his forehead and a gold crown-like ornament on his head. His right hand is raised in blessing. Behind him stand ornate deity murti figures with jewelled adornments. Warm golden stage lighting.2017-04-30 +1 copiesA photograph of a bearded man standing in front of an ornate golden throne-like backdrop with jeweled embellishments, a golden crown-like headpiece, and a silver trident leaning to the left. He wears a rust-orange saffron robe, a wide gold-coloured waist belt, multiple beaded malas and a gold pendant necklace, and gold bangles; he raises one hand in greeting. Two seated figures in glittering ornaments flank the throne behind him, and oil lamps glow in the lower left and a small fire or flame appears at the lower right. The setting appears to be a stage or altar-like tableau with warm lighting. Probable Swamiji in person, with saffron clothing, ornate gold necklaces and a crown cues.2017-04-30 +1 copiesA photograph of a man standing in front of an ornate golden shrine-like backdrop with large decorated arches and jeweled, ornamented figures. He wears a saffron-orange robe with a gold-thread waist belt, a heavy gold necklace with a large pendant and layered gold chains, and gold bangles. He has a red tilak on his forehead and a crown-like gold headpiece above him. His right hand is raised in a blessing gesture while he smiles. A trident-shaped staff with a decorative pink and silver handle stands at left. A pink-and-gold ornate cushion or throne is visible below. Swamiji (probable): the man has long swept-back hair, a crown and saffron-orange ornate clothing with gold necklaces, which are the qualifying cues for the page's identification.2017-04-30 +1 copiesApril 30 20172017-04-30 +1 copiesA bearded man stands centre-frame in an ornate golden hall, raising his right hand in greeting while his left hand rests open at his side. He wears a rust-brown and gold draped robe, a gold-clasped belt, layered gold and beaded necklaces, and a red-and-white tilak on his forehead. A crown-like headpiece with a crescent ornament sits on his head. He is flanked by a silver trident on a stand at left, and behind him a large gilded arch with jewelled peacock-like motifs and a bell-shaped ornament frames a golden throne. Brass oil lamps appear at the lower edges, and warm haze hangs in the air. Swamiji (probable): long hair, crown, ornate gold and rudraksha-style adornments and saffron-brown ceremonial clothing are visible, and he is presented standing in a golden hall, so the candidate is in person.2017-04-30 +1 copiesApril 30 20172017-04-30 +2 copiesApril 30 20172017-04-30April 30 20172017-04-30 +1 copiesApril 30 20172017-04-30 +2 copiesPhotograph of a bearded man in a saffron-orange robe standing in front of an ornate golden shrine or throne backdrop studded with jewel-like ornaments and gilded figures. He wears a rudraksha-style mala and layered gold necklaces with a large ornamental pendant, a gold belt, a red tilak on his forehead and a small crown-like headpiece, and raises one hand in greeting. A silver trident stands to his left. Probable Swamiji by appearance cues: crown, saffron-orange clothing, rudraksha mala and ceremonial gold necklaces, shown as a single person in front of the decorated throne.2017-04-30 +1 copiesA man stands centre-frame before an ornate golden throne-like arch studded with jewels and round gold-coloured discs. He wears a rust-orange robe draped over his shoulder, a gold belt, layered gold and beaded necklaces, and a gold-framed pendant, with a red tilak on his forehead and a trident-like staff (trishul) in silver at his left. He raises his right hand in a gesture of blessing while his left hand rests open at his side. Two large gilded deity figures flank him on either side, and oil lamps with a small brass fire-pot glow in the foreground. Warm, hazy lighting.2017-04-30 +1 copies